Welcome to the mentorDINO YouTube Interview Series, your go-to destination for in-depth conversations with professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction, and adjacent fields. I’m your host Katelyn Rossier, and I’m on a mission to uncover the fascinating stories, insights, and expertise of individuals who have shaped the built environment.
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What Does A Product Rep Do??
In this session I am pleased to introduce you to Brad Bridges and Kate Schuster. Brad Bridges is President of R.J. Bridges Corporation. Kate Schuster is President of V.O. George Group Incorporated. Both companies represent various manufacturers in the commercial construction industry in the Pennsylvania and West Virginia Regions.
0:00 Introduction
1:36 Backgrounds
5:50 How did you get started?
20:31 Types of Products to Sell
28:00 Business side of product reps
32:00 Coordinating across different AEC professionals
43:00 Helping firms and projects
47:00 Do you have advice for others going into a similar role
1:00:00 Overall Advice
Written by
Katelyn Rossier, AIA, NCARB, LSSBB